Roles of lean learners for successful lean implementation in the construction industry: a force-directed graph

Agana Parameswaran, K.A.T.O. Ranadewa, Akila Pramodh Rathnasinghe
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Abstract

Purpose

The proliferation of lean principles in the construction industry is offset by the enduring uncertainty among industry stakeholders regarding their respective roles in lean implementation. This uncertainty is further compounded by the scarcity of empirical investigations in this area. Consequently, this study undertakes the task of bridging this knowledge gap by identifying the critical roles of lean learners and their indispensable contributions to achieving successful lean implementation.

Design/methodology/approach

A qualitative exploratory approach informed by an interpretivism perspective was adopted. The case study strategy was employed to gather data from three contracting organisations that had implemented lean practices. Empirical data was collected through in-depth semi-structured interviews with fifteen industry experts and complemented by document reviews. To analyse the data, a code-based content analysis approach was employed using NVivo software, while Power BI software was utilised to develop a comprehensive force-directed graph visualisation.

Findings

The research findings substantiated nine lean learners and unveiled a set of seventy-three roles associated with them. The force-directed graph facilitated the identification of lean learners and their connections to the emerged roles. Notably, the graph highlighted the pivotal role played by project managers and internal lean trainers in ensuring the success of lean implementation, surpassing the contributions of other lean learners.

Originality/value

The implications of findings extend to industry professionals seeking to establish a robust lean learning framework to expedite lean implementation within the construction sector. This study not only provides a comprehensive definition of lean learners’ roles but also transcends specific construction types, making it a significant catalyst for global impact.

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精益学习者在建筑业成功实施精益管理中的作用:力导向图
目的 建筑行业精益原则的推广,与行业利益相关者对各自在精益实施中的作用的长期不确定性相抵消。而这一领域的实证调查很少,进一步加剧了这种不确定性。因此,本研究通过确定精益学习者的关键作用及其对成功实施精益的不可或缺的贡献,承担起弥补这一知识空白的任务。采用案例研究策略,从三个实施精益实践的承包组织收集数据。通过对 15 位行业专家进行深入的半结构化访谈收集经验数据,并辅以文件审查。为了分析数据,我们使用 NVivo 软件进行了基于代码的内容分析,并使用 Power BI 软件开发了全面的力导向图可视化。力导向图有助于识别精益学习者及其与新出现的角色之间的联系。值得注意的是,该图表强调了项目经理和内部精益培训师在确保精益实施成功方面发挥的关键作用,其贡献超过了其他精益学习者。这项研究不仅全面定义了精益学习者的角色,而且超越了特定的建筑类型,对全球影响具有重要的推动作用。
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期刊介绍: ■Organisational design and methods ■Performance management ■Performance measurement tools and techniques ■Process analysis, engineering and re-engineering ■Quality and business excellence management Articles can address these topics theoretically or empirically through either a descriptive or critical approach. The co-Editors support articles that significantly bring new knowledge to the area both for academics and practitioners. The material for publication in IJPPM should be written in a manner which makes it accessible to its entire wide-ranging readership. Submissions of highly technical or mathematically-oriented papers are discouraged.
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